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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,997.83, 510,171.39 and 273,341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,997.83, 510,171.39 and 273,341.52 is: 376,896.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,997.83 : 510,171.39 = 273,341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,997.83/510,171.39 = 273,341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,997.83x = 510,171.39 × 273,341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,997.83x = 139,451,023,203.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,451,023,203.11/369,997.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,896.87

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